Manager, Technical Program Management - Foundations

DoorDash, Inc

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, CA · Sunnyvale, CA · Seattle, WA
Salary
$231,200–$340,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $286k
$125k most similar roles pay here $363k

This role pays more than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $162,500–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $286k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

Based on 237 similar postings.

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

DoorDash, Inc currently has 238 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,600–$193,500 across 156 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Manager, Technical Program Management - Foundations

As a Manager, Technical Program Management at DoorDash’s Foundations TPM team, you will lead and mentor a high-performing team of TPMs, driving critical initiatives across Data Platforms, Data Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, and Developer Platform. Your role involves strategic partnership with engineering and product leaders to define roadmaps for foundational services that enable company-wide velocity, while also owning the planning and execution of programs related to reliability, security, capacity planning, and large-scale migrations. You must possess a strong understanding of modern engineering practices, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure, along with experience in managing or driving programs within data engineering, infrastructure, or developer platforms. This role demands proven leadership skills in building consensus amid ambiguity and the ability to operate at detailed levels when necessary for program success.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of high-performing TPMs, providing coaching and career development.
  • Drive strategic initiatives in Data Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, and Developer Platform.
  • Own planning and execution for programs related to reliability, security, and compliance.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues and interdependencies.
  • Develop frameworks for tracking OKRs and resource allocation in a fast-paced environment.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience as a TPM or Engineering leader in infrastructure or platform.
  • At least 2 years of management experience with TPMs or engineers in technical domains.
  • Strong understanding of modern engineering practices, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to build consensus and manage ambiguity in rapidly evolving environments.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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